Friends Of The Chicago River

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Chicago River is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Friends Of The Chicago River employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Chicago River is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Friends Of The Chicago River generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE CHICAGO RIVER SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FRIENDS' EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE CHICAGO RIVER SCHOOLS NETWORK AND THE MCCORMICK BRIDGEHOUSE & CHICAGO RIVER MUSEUM, ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER AWARENESS, INVOLVEMENT, AND A STEWARDSHIP ETHIC.


FRIENDS' ON THE GROUND PROJECTS SUCH AS THE RESTORATION OF RIVER-EDGE FOREST PRESERVES AND HABITAT DEVELOPMENT PHYSICALLY IMPROVE THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE CHICAGO RIVER AND DEMONSTRATE WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN DEVELOPED AND WILD REACHES OF THE CHICAGO RIVER SYSTEM.


FRIENDS WORKS THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY AND PLANNING EFFORTS THAT RESULT IN SYSTEMIC RIVER IMPROVEMENTS. THEY INCLUDE A FOCUS ON WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT, RIVER-SENSITIVE RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT, AND ESTABLISHING A CONTINUOUS CHICAGO RIVER TRAIL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sally Fletcher
President
$0
Cy H Griffith
Vice President
$0
James C Mark Jr
Vice President
$0
Jacqueline Loewe
Secretary
$0
Daniel Kilduff
Treasurer
$0
Judith Bassoul
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$203,042
Fundraising events$153,921
Related organizations$0
Government grants $370,894
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,325,609
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,183
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,053,466
Total Program Service Revenue$114,387
Investment income $8,787
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $32,344
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,208,984

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